Local Beach Evacuated After Possible Shark Sighting

There was a possible shark sighting at Wallis Sands State Beach in Rye Tuesday afternoon.

Some beachgoers reported a fin in the water at about 3 p.m., according to WMUR-TV.

Authorities got people out of the water and searched the area, but they found nothing, according to WMUR. People were then allowed back in the water.

Last year, there was a likely blue shark sighting at Wallis Sands. Seabrook recently also had a possible shark sighting, although it turned out to be a large sunfish.


Story by Portsmouth Patch Editor Jason Claffey, with contributions from Hampton-North Hampton Patch Editor Kyle Stucker.